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“You’re On Your Own, Kid” recounts a young person who longs for love but eventually understands that they are on their own as the song progresses toward its conclusion.
As the song builds into a frenzy, the audience receives a glimpse into Taylor’s past life: she writes a song, burns the lyrics or letters into ashes. Suddenly, she’s on her own, figuring out how to be herself.
The song utilizes a soft-pulsing percussive beat that slowly blossoms into an alt-pop soundscape. Lyrically and vocally, it sounds like something from Red, but with a darker sheen.“ - via Riff
The song parallels the “Lover“ track “It’s Nice To Have a Friend”, also about school kids falling in love. Musically, both have similar, short rhyming couplets.
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